1. 50 Park Place, Cathays Park Campus 2nd Floor, Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus NHS Funding & Other support Dental Hygiene & Therapy

2. Student Support Centres Financial & practical advice Financial support Learning support – dyslexia & disability Emotional support – counselling Mental Health Adviser Careers Advice

3. NHS Funding

4. Every Applicant Must be ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to the course. Must not have any restrictions on staying in the UK.  EU students without 3 years residence in the UK are usually eligible for fee support only.  EU students with 3 years residence in the UK may be eligible for full funding. Am I eligible for funding?

5. For all NHS funded students Tuition fees are paid by the NHS regardless of household income The fees are paid direct to the University Tuition Fees

6. NHS Means-tested Bursary  Maximum Basic Bursary£2,810 p.a. Plus £82 per extra week of study – usually 22 extra weeks Paid in instalments – each term PLUS Non income assessed Student Loan  Student loan£2,324 p.a. Funding for living costs

7. Household income NHS Bursary* Student Loan Total Funding p.a. Per Month £24,258 or less £4614*£2324£6938£578 £30,000£3965*£2324£6289£524 £40,000£2912*£2324£5236£436 £50,000£1860*£2324£4184£348 £60,000£807£2324£3131£260 *includes extra weeks attendance (22 weeks x £82)

8.  Non-commercial  Interest linked to inflation but accrues while studying  Eligibility unaffected by credit rating  Paid in 3 instalments (Sep, Jan, April) Repayments: (After graduation) Your income onlyMax. monthly repayment Up to £15,000NIL £18,000£22.00 £25,000£75.00 The Student Loan

9. Placement costs Allowance This is part of the NHS Bursary Scheme Help is income assessed Qualify for any amount of NHS Bursary and this qualifies you for help with placement costs Refunds of costs processed by the Dental School Help with Placement Costs

10. Extra Allowances All NHS Funded students

11. Type of Allowance & maximum amounts per year Amount of Maximum Allowance Dependants Allowance Adult or eldest child Each other child £2640 £539 Parents Learning Allowance£1303 Childcare AllowanceUp to 85% of registered childcare costs covered Extra Allowances These allowances are assessed against household income

12. single parents students with a spouse/partner in receipt of Benefits OR an equivalent level of income Who qualifies for Extra allowances? Likely to qualify for the maximum allowances

13. Students with a spouse/partner and who qualify for Working Tax Credit Who qualifies for Extra allowances? May qualify for partial allowances This may be the Child Care Allowance only

14. Allowances to help with extra costs of learning related to disability or dyslexia I.T. Equipment Learning materials Copying & books Other support e.g. note taking, travel Extra Allowances & Learning Support

15. NHS Bursary –  Apply via the NHS Wales Student Awards Unit. Can apply prior to notification of a NHS Funded place. Student Loan –  Apply via your ‘Student Finance Service’ up to 12 months prior to starting at University How to apply for funding

16. Budgeting for your course 50 Park Place, Cathays Park Campus 2nd Floor, Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus

17. Allensbank House (Nearest to the Hospital site) Rent from £375 to £470 per month Other University Residences Rent from £277 to £381 per month Shared private student house Average rent is £250 per month Single students and accommodation costs

18. SINGLE STUDENT - MONTHLY OUTGOINGS UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES STUDENT HOUSE Rent£290.00£250.00 Utility bills (gas/elect./water)£0£20.25 Food and housekeeping£130.00 TV License£11.65£2.90 Insurance (contents incl. PC)£6.00 Travel£17.00 Telephone£26.50 Social/leisure/sports£110.00 TOTAL£591.20£562.65 Maximum Bursary & Loan = £578 per month

19. Are there extra course related costs? Books£100 Copying, Ink, paper£250 Internet connection£180 Travel to class based learning? Childcare not covered by the NHS? Running a car? Work part-time to supplement income?

20. Travel to class based learning£720 Books, copying, ink, paper£300 Internet connection£180 Childcare not covered by the NHS£750 Running a car? Possible average extra course related costs per year All students

21. Plan ahead Check additional funding via the University Check other possible sources of funding Part-time work? Overdraft account? Credit card? Be realistic Budgeting options

22. 100s in the UK-individual eligibility criteria Usually consider non-repayable grants Emphasis on financial need/extra costs Search via – ‘Funderfinder’ – Student Support Centre www.egas-online.org.uk Student Advisory Service web pages Professional association websites Educational Trust Funds

23.  Do I have to pay council tax?  Can I claim benefits & tax credits?  Am I eligible for the University Bursary?  Does previous study affect funding?  Is it worth opening a student bank account? Frequently asked questions

24. 50 Park Place, Cathays Park Campus 2 nd Floor, Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus If you have any queries about student funding before you start your course contact us (029) 2074 2070 (Heath site) (029) 2087 4844 (Park Place) Student supportcentre@cardiff.ac.uksupportcentre@cardiff.ac.uk